Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When filing for bankruptcy, you can discharge certain types of personal loans, meaning that you’re no longer legally responsible for paying off the debt. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you need to know what personal loans you can discharge and which filing method best suits your financial situation.

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Collection Industry News

JUNE 1, 2023

The growing complexity of financial products, such as credit cards, mortgages, and student loans, has led to a surge in outstanding debts. This presents a substantial opportunity for debt collection agencies to assist lenders in recovering unpaid debts and managing default risks.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It distinguishes between what are called ‘secured’ and ‘unsecured’ debts, which are terms you need to know before filing for bankruptcy. And possibly the most common question people ask is credit card debt is secured or unsecured. Secured vs Unsecured Debt: What’s the Difference? What is the difference?

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

Whether or not you file for bankruptcy also depends on the kind of debt you have. Bankruptcy will wipe out credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans, but will not eliminate primary obligation debt; things like student loans, child and spousal support, and newer tax debt.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

. • Whatever the reason, ignoring a debt collection lawsuit can mean big trouble. In Alabama, if a judgment is entered against you, the creditor who got the judgment can do several things as far as trying to collect on the judgment. • In some cases, the debt collector may even owe the consumer compensation for those violations.

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Credit Corp

JULY 20, 2020

When your debt is charged off as a bad debt, don’t fool yourself into thinking it goes away. A charged off debt can lead to harassing phone calls, garnished wages, and a major drop in your credit score. According to the Federal Reserve, consumer loans had a charge-off rate of around 2.3%

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